Former Finance Minister, Michalis Sarris was taken to court in the occupied areas today.

Mr. Sarris is detained since last night by the so-called police and according to statements by Police spokesman Michalis Katsounotos an 'order' for a three-day "detention" has been issued against him.

"The Greek Cypriot - member of the bicommunal committee on crime has contacted the officer - police headquarters link and he told us about the arrest of the person last night by the ‘authorities’ of the occupied north”, Mr. Katsounotos said.

According to police spokesman, “Mr. Sarris was led before the “court” today, which ordered his detention for a period of three days”.